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Most of us have been in a fender bender at some point in our lives, the majority of which are not serious and result in only minor damage. Car accidents in Pennsylvania tend to be more common over holidays when there are more people traveling and therefore more cars on the road. This appears to […]
Deadly Pennsylvania Accident Cancels Crash Reduction Event
In a twist of tragic irony, the location where Washington County, Pennsylvania, law enforcement and transportation officials planned to commence a campaign promoting safe driving became the scene of a fatal accident involving four semi-trucks. The accident occurred late Thursday night near the entrance ramp at the Welcome Center on Interstate 70, just outside of […]
Driver In 2010 Philadelphia Hit And Run Death Arrested
Hit-and-run is a serious crime in Pennsylvania. In additional to causing a lot of grief to family members, a hit-and-run also makes it very difficult to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver to compensate the victim or their family. One North Philadelphia family knows the grief that a hit-and-run can cause after […]
Pennsylvania Motorcycle Helmet Law Could Return
At one point in time it was illegal to ride a motorcycle in Pennsylvania without a helmet. The law, after motorcycle enthusiasts fought tooth and nail, was repealed in 2003; however, a state lawmaker from the western Pennsylvania hopes to revive it. The representative is expected to reintroduce the bill, officially known as House Bill […]
Elderly Pennsylvania Woman Charged In Pedestrian Death
A pedestrian accident in Montgomery County has left a 26-year-old woman dead and a 76-year-old woman facing charges after police say that the older woman hit the younger woman with her vehicle as she was walking and then left the scene. The accident occurred on April 27 in Upper Providence, Pennsylvania, and the Philadelphia Inquirer […]
Philadelphia Man Hit By New Jersey Trooper Using False Name
Often times after serious car accidents, victims rely on personal injury lawsuits against another driver who was at fault to pay for medical bills and lost wages. However, in order to sue, the victim must know the identity of the other driver, which is why filing police reports is so important. But recently, a Philadelphia […]
Philadelphia Worker Dies Of Suspected Chemical Inhalation
Just last week we wrote about a Pennsylvania maintenance worker who was killed while working in an electrical fire occurred, and discussed how out-of-use buildings can sometimes have major safety hazards to workers. Unfortunately, another worker has recently been killed while working in a vacant building, this time in Chester County. Police told the Philadelphia […]
Study Best To Wait Before Performing X Rays On Kids Brains
Doctors use x-rays or CT scans to look inside of the body to determine if something is not right. For example, if someone has suffered a head injury, a CT scan is often used to determine how serious the injury is and if the person will need treatment. But while CT scans, short for computed […]
Pennsylvania Maintenance Worker Killed In Building Fire
Throughout our lifetimes, we see many buildings being constructed, sitting vacant and being rebuilt. Throughout these stages, people are hired to work on the buildings when they likely aren’t up to code or safe enough for the general public. However, it is still essential that the buildings are safe enough for the workers. Unfortunately, though, […]
Johnson And Johnson Making Improvements After Recalls
The CEO of Johnson and Johnson told The Associated Press that the company will be improving quality in order to prevent product recalls. Since 2009, the company has recalled about two dozen products, including non-prescription and prescription medicines. Among the recalls were bottles of Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Zyrtec, Rolaids, and Simply Sleep pills. The most recent J & J recall was […]
Deceased Former Nfl Star Had Brain Damage Doctors Find
As we have reported in previous posts, brain injuries, including major concussions, are very dangerous and can lead to permanent damage. Brain injuries in the United States most commonly result from accidents, sports injuries and assaults, and should be treated by a doctor immediately. Today, national news sources revealed that the one-time NFL star for […]
74 Year Old Woman Surrenders In Hit And Run
A Pennsylvania woman who struck a 26-year-old pedestrian and left the scene of the accident on April 27 came forward later that day. The article on Philly.com said that the 74-year-old woman did not realize she struck the young woman until she went home and noticed damage to her car. The victim had been walking home from […]